Dembele feeling no pressure

Ousmane Dembele demanded he is not feeling under strain to perform in spite of joining Barcelona as a club record marking and the second most costly footballer ever.

The 20-year-old winger, marked from Borussia Dortmund for an expense which could ascend to €147 million, was introduced to more than 17 000 fans at the Nou Camp on Monday.

"(I feel) no weight, no nerves. It's the exchange showcase going somewhat insane. Yet, I'm here to do my function admirably on the pitch and help the group," Dembele told journalists.

"I don't feel weight from these numbers, in truth more than weight it's a delight to be here."

Dembele, who shot into the spotlight after one season at Rennes and a €15-million move to Dortmund the previous summer, has been marked by Barcelona following Neymar's takeoff to Paris St Germain.

Nonetheless, the French global does not think he has been scouted to fill the Brazilian's boots at Camp Nou.

"There's a major contrast amongst Neymar and me. Neymar is a standout amongst other players on the planet, I am exceptionally youthful. I'm enhancing everyday, endeavoring to enhance and to develop," said Dembele.

"I'm not here to supplant Neymar. They required a player in this position, they called me and I will give everything for this club. I'm 20, I have a long way to go and that is the reason I'm at this enormous club.

"It's a respect and a delight to play in a group with Lionel Messi, I need to gain from him. He's an awesome player, the best player in the historical backdrop of football and I'm upbeat to develop in this group."

Dembele's introduction was deferred by a hour after a printed material issue with Borussia Dortmund and a few fans developed miracle on account of the postponement at a preparing stadium.

They droned for Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu to leave and indicated bolster for previous boss Joan Laporta, shrieking and waving white tissues, in an open exhibition of the discontent with the load up that exists.